Posted on Wednesday, 4 January 2023

Running around saving the world with your super powers is all well and good, but how to relax after humanity is saved - yet again?

How about kicking back in a world class infinity pool and watching the baddie-free world go by?

But wait - with so many fantastic pools to choose from, how to decide which is for you?

We feel another war coming on - an Infinity Pool War...

Here we explore the world’s largest infinity pool, highest infinity pool and some of the most spectacular infinity pools…

 

World's Largest Infinity Pool

Skypark infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

This Singapore hotel infinity pool is one of the most famous rooftop infinity pools in the world – And for good reason!

Home to the world's largest hotel rooftop infinity pool, taking a dip at Marina Bay Sands Skypark makes you feel like you've made it - even if you haven't.

Spanning three towers, 57 storeys up, this 150 metre long elevated pool offers spectacular views across the city.

Gaze out over the stunning Singapore skyline as you quaff fancy cocktails with well-heeled Lion City natives...

 

World's Tallest Infinity Pool

Address Beach Resort, Dubai

Making a splash in in 2021, this hotel in Dubai saw the opening of the world’s tallest infinity pool inside of a building

Verified by Guinness World Records™ on 24 March 2021, the pool at the Address Beach Resort in the Jumeirah Beach Residences, is exactly 293.906 meters above the ground.

Not only impressive in height, but the pool itself is one of the largest infinity pools in the world.

At 95 meters long and a width of 16.5 metres, the infinity pool at the Address Beach Resort is nearly twice as long as an Olympic sized pool and offers amazing views of the Ain Dubai ferris wheel and the white sands of Jumeirah Beach.

 

World's First Natural Infinity Pool

Hierve el Agua, Mexico

This one isn't exactly a hotel or resort, but it does feature a pretty amazing infinity-like pool.

Hierve el Agua is a natural rock formation that resembles cascading water, overlooking verdant foothills.

A visit here is even more amazing thanks to the two artificial pools, one of which is located right near the edge of the cliff...

 

World's First 3-Tiered Infinity Pool

Amankila's infinity pool: Bali, Indonesia

Overlooking the Lombok Strait, Amankila's most eye-catching feature is its infinity pool, which is inspired by Balinese rice terraces - cascading down multiple tiered pools.

But it's not all about the incredible pool: this hotel boasts 34 luxury standalone suites, drawing its design aesthetic from the nearby Karangasem palaces.

 

World's Best Value Infinity Pool

Sky Society, Kuala Lumpur

The wittily-named Sky Society boasts its very own infinity pool, offering views over Kuala Lumpur's incredible skyline.

Best of all, you don't have to be rich to enjoy this pool - because it's part of a luxury hostel that costs a mere £25 per night!

Infinity Pools with the Best Views

The Mountbatten Bungalow, Sri Lanka

The Mountbatten Bungalow is about as plush as it sounds, featuring just six Victorian-style rooms with wonderful old wooden furniture and beautiful draperies.

The centrepiece of the beautifully-kept garden is a superb infinity pool.

 

Lone Hotel, Croatia

The well-reviewed Hotel Lone features a number a heated pools and one gigantic infinity pool.

The entire hotel encompasses a design-centric ethos, blending luxury, modernity and local heritage.

But while all that sounds awesome, the best bit is probably that infinity pool...

 

Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

If you’re looking for infinity pool hotels to stay at in Europe, they don’t come much better that the Grand Hotel Central in Spain’s Barcelona.

This five-star provides all the luxurious amenities you would expect, in addition to a world-class infinity pool overlooking the astonishing Barcelona skyline.

If you ever get tired of being pampered, or of the unrivalled views, you can always go down to street level and explore the culture-laden Catalonian capital in person.

 

Cavo Tagoo Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos has its fair share of infinity pools, but the Mykonos hotel infinity pool at Cavo Tagoo is one of the finest.

A 38-metre saltwater infinity pool adjacent to an eye-popping 40-metre aquarium bar.

Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

As a playground for the rich and famous, you might expect there to be a few infinity pools kicking about Abu Dhabi.

Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan arguably boasts one of the finest, offering views over the unique cityscape.

The 279 plush rooms feature their own kitchens, although a superb breakfast is included.

Perth Paradise Resort, near Manila, Philippines

Affording views over a stunning lagoon and numerous pointy green islands, the infinity pool at Perth Paradise is arguably one of the World's very best.

You'll definitely ramp up your Instagram post count after a visit here!

Shangri-La at The Shard, London

Looking for a hotel stay with an infinity pool a little closer to home?

The Shangri-La at The Shard has got to be amongst the top choices when it comes to infinity pool hotels in the UK.

Located on the 52nd floor the ‘sky pool’ infinity pool is the highest swimming pool in Western Europe, with breathtaking views of some of London’s most famous landmarks, including The London Eye, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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